a life of artistic brilliance
jan andrea lievens jan lievens, a dutch painter from the netherlands, lived from 1607 to 1674. his work is often associated with that of rembrandt, as both artists worked in similar styles during the dutch golden age.early life and training
born on october 24, 1607, jan was the son of lieven hendriksze, a tapestry worker. according to arnold houbraken, jan began his artistic training under joris verschoten. at around the age of 10, he was sent to pieter lastman in amsterdam for a two-year apprenticeship.rise to prominence
jan's prodigious talent led him to become an independent artist at the age of 12 in leiden. his copy of democriet & herakliet by cornelis van haarlem, and a portrait of his mother, machtelt jans van noortzant, garnered attention from maurice of nassau, prince of orange. this led to jan being invited to the british court at the age of 31.collaborations and influences
jan collaborated with rembrandt van rijn from 1626 to 1631, producing over two dozen paintings, drawings, and etchings. this competitive collaboration led to difficulties in attributing works from this period. jan's dramatic compositions show the influence of the caravaggisti, while his talent for painting in life-size scale is evident.notable works and legacy
some notable works by jan include:- head of an old man (new orleans museum of art, oil on canvas)
- bearded man with a beret (oil on panel, 54 x 46 cm)
- boy in a cape and turban (portrait of prince rupert of the palatinate) (the leiden collection, new york, oil on panel)
- jan's legacy is marked by his significant contributions to the dutch golden age, with his works showcased in various museums, including the mauritshuis and the kremer collection.
- jan andrea lievens jan lievens on AllPaintingsStore
- the kremer collection (the hague, netherlands) - a comprehensive guide on AllPaintingsStore
- jan lievens on wikipedia
- discover the artistic genius of jan andrea lievens jan lievens through his captivating works and collaborations with fellow dutch masters.
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Questions & Answers
Where are Jan Andrea Lievens Jan Lievens's artworks grouped by palette?
To find works by Jan Andrea Lievens Jan Lievens in a specific palette, use the artist's By Palettes page.
In which historical period did Jan Andrea Lievens Jan Lievens work?
Jan Andrea Lievens Jan Lievens worked in the Early-Modern period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.
What are the birth city and country of Jan Andrea Lievens Jan Lievens?
Jan Andrea Lievens Jan Lievens was born in Leiden, in Netherlands.
Where is Jan Andrea Lievens Jan Lievens from?
Jan Andrea Lievens Jan Lievens was born in Netherlands.
Where are Jan Andrea Lievens Jan Lievens's artworks mapped by subject?
Jan Andrea Lievens Jan Lievens's works can be explored by subject on the artist's Subject Atlas page.
How did Jan Andrea Lievens Jan Lievens's art evolve over time?
Jan Andrea Lievens Jan Lievens's career unfolds period by period on the artist's Chronicle page: a horizontal timeline of the artworks, grouped into career-period chapters.
Where can I see the color profile of Jan Andrea Lievens Jan Lievens's work?
Jan Andrea Lievens Jan Lievens's use of color across the works listed on this website can be studied on the artist's Palette Genome page.
How popular are Jan Andrea Lievens Jan Lievens's artworks?
Statistics about Jan Andrea Lievens Jan Lievens's works are available on the artist's Stats page.
